Trainers in "Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet" are facing one of the toughest limited-time challenges yet. Blaziken is returning to 7-star Tera Raid Battles, appearing at black Tera Raid crystals from February 26, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. PST through March 5, 2026, at 3:59 p.m. PST.
This high-difficulty raid event is expected to test even veteran competitive players across the Paldea region. Here's how to get into action with one of Hoenn's hottest starters.
Flying–Tera Type Blaziken With the Mightiest Mark
According to TPC's blog, this special Blaziken arrives with a Flying Tera Type and the exclusive Mightiest Mark, a symbol reserved for elite 7-star raid bosses. Its enhanced stats, unpredictable move set, and devastating Tera-boosted attacks demand optimized team compositions and advanced raid strategies.
Coordinated support builds, strategic-type counters, and well-timed Terastallization will be crucial for victory in this high-level Pokémon raid meta.
How to Unlock the 7-Star Blaziken Raid
To access the event, players must download the latest Poké Portal News via the in-game menu. Open the X menu, select Poké Portal, choose Mystery Gift, and then click "Check Poké Portal News."
Trainers must also complete the postgame storyline to host 7-star raids or join a session hosted by another qualified player. Each save file allows only one Blaziken catch, though repeated clears remain available for farming rare raid rewards.
Exclusive Raid Rewards and Competitive Benefits
Defeating Blaziken grants premium loot, including Exp. Candy for rapid leveling, valuable sellable treasures, competitive stat-enhancing items, and Flying Tera Shards for Tera Type changes. These rewards make the event a top-tier grinding opportunity for players preparing teams for ranked battles and future raid rotations.
With its limited availability and intense difficulty curve, this Flying–Tera Type Blaziken raid can be one of the most challenging "Pokémon Scarlet and Violet" events to date. That will be the biggest hurdle you need to overcome since the later announcements for the Pokémon 30th Anniversary Celebration will be "bigger" than that.
